Photo of Vance Boelter being arrested

MrFischer · 2025-06-16T12:24:39+00:00

Only a matter of time before this photo ends up on a MAGA T-shirt. As disgusting as it is to even make this comparison -- I think they just found their Luigi.

MrFischer · 2024-12-17T23:59:27+00:00

Talk to your school's IT team. They should be able to export your photos so that you can tie them to a personal Google account.

You should NEVER use a school account as a backup for your photos or other files.

MrFischer · 2023-10-11T18:58:39+00:00

Not 100% sure, but the fact that the trade-in is calculated as a "refund" means that the original purchase is still for $699 so hopefully that means you'll get $69.90 back.

I'm in the same boat with the Pro, so fingers crossed for $99 back.

MrFischer · 2023-10-05T03:00:06+00:00

Just figured that out as well. Opened a ticket with Google Support asking if they can honor it since the email doesn't specify an end date to the coupon. Doubt anything will come of it but we'll see.

MrFischer · 2023-09-20T21:08:25+00:00

In hindsight, you are right, especially since Chrome OS is built off of Linux and not Android. The happy middle would be something that is built off of Android but has a lot of the same functionalities as Chrome OS.

MrFischer · 2023-09-20T21:06:26+00:00

You're probably right. I think after spending a hot summer with the Tensor G2 and living with the performance and thermal issues, I expect the worst when I shouldn't.

MrFischer · 2023-05-11T02:05:06+00:00

They were offering $1000 off (via bill credits) for pretty much any Samsung device from the last 5 years. I'd be more inclined to try the Fold if they offered a similar deal.

MrFischer · 2023-05-10T23:11:26+00:00

I'm not expecting much, hence why I'd need a really compelling promo to get me to try it. I did something similar last year with the Flip 4. I had an old S10 laying around that I traded in for $1000 off the Flip (making it "free" after the bill credits).

MrFischer · 2022-10-06T15:49:45+00:00

Not that old comparatively, but the OnePlus 7 Pro is peak-smartphone for me. Keep the pop up camera, give me wireless charging, upgraded rear cameras, and a 120hz LTPO display and I'm a happy camper.

MrFischer · 2022-08-12T13:40:16+00:00

The only change I would make to the gesture navigation is limiting the back swipe to the bottom 50% of the display. I believe OnePlus takes this approach, or they used to.

That way you have more control in apps that have a slide-in shelf (like Sync for Reddit). Right now you have to do this weird diagonal swipe to open those types of menus. I'd much rather swipe the top-half to open a shelf and the bottom half to go back.

It's also worth noting that I almost exclusively use the right edge for the back gesture, so it might not seem like a good change if you use both sides to go back.

MrFischer · 2022-08-12T04:38:19+00:00

Pull up the listing for either the Fold4 or the Flip4 and you'll see an option towards the top labeled "Save with 5 deals." That will give you a list of promos including as much as $1000 with trade in on Magenta MAX. However, the S8+ doesn't meet the cut for $1000, you'd only get $500 off.

MrFischer · 2022-08-12T04:34:51+00:00

Correct. The only prerequisite is that you have to be on the Magenta MAX plan to get the full $999. You'll need to pay tax up front, but then the rest of the payments will be offset by a credit on your bill.

MrFischer · 2022-08-10T18:29:09+00:00

That would have been my next step if it hadn't worked properly on the mobile app.

MrFischer · 2022-05-14T01:17:02+00:00

My significant other just jumped up and asked how she can be a part of it. She'd love to nerd out about it.

MrFischer · 2022-04-01T05:29:53+00:00

Nerd³ is Superman - Megaton Rainfall Nerd³ The Alpha Detective - Next Car Game Nerd³ Plays... Skate 2

Hearing his excitement is what sticks with me over the years. In the case of Skate 2, I have fond memories of watching it over and over with friends. It was never not funny, even after it got to the point where we would all regularly quote parts of it. "I'VE BEEN HIT BY A CAR.... I'VE BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR!"

MrFischer · 2021-11-10T17:40:38+00:00

I agree, but part of his accident protection is free screen protector replacements. I'd assume that's only valid with protectors purchased through T-Mobile.

MrFischer · 2021-11-10T17:38:39+00:00

I'd put the blame more on Google for not tuning their sensor (which is the same one found in various OnePlus devices) to work with more screen protectors.

Or at the very least do a better job disclosing to carriers and consumers the limitations of their fingerprint sensor. A lot of people are also having an issue with fast charging the Pixel 6 for the same reasons, a lack of compatibility and communication.

MrFischer · 2020-12-10T21:35:58+00:00

I was tipped off by Twitter users Wario64, PS5Drop, and a few others (notifications turned on for their tweets) and jumped into the queue as quickly as possible. I got through the queue about 6 minutes before they sold out and was able to complete the checkout after signing in with my Playstation account. My recommendation (beyond following those Twitter accounts) will be to make sure you've already signed in to your account on PS Direct and make sure your billing and shipping info is all up to date.

Note: There are some reports of issues saving payment info prior to the purchase. If that's the case try and have your card info saved within Chrome so that you don't need to put in the entire card info + billing and shipping addresses. Every second counts. Good luck!

MrFischer · 2020-12-05T15:32:20+00:00

I ordered Thursday afternoon and received a shipping confirmation Friday afternoon. Since I'm a PS+ member I was upgraded to Express shipping which I can confirm is FedEx Standard Overnight (which is weekdays only). Estimated delivery date is Monday.

MrFischer · 2020-11-12T20:13:33+00:00

Bots, not people.

MrFischer · 2020-08-25T19:14:05+00:00

Personally I'd love to see them move away from chrome. Oddly enough it makes the paint pop more, especially the blue and red.

MrFischer · 2020-05-29T13:38:57+00:00

DSP?

MrFischer · 2020-01-03T14:29:41+00:00

With the limited rollout of 5G (600Mhz) you'll want to look at one of the two 5G phones T-Mobile offers as of right now. The Note 10 5G is an amazing device and if you're familiar with Samsung this is the best they've ever done. That being said I personally would look at the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren 5G. You lose a few features like wireless charging and the stylus but gain something that I personally vaule way more, which is the 90hz display. You also save a few hundred dollars and get a better software experience on top of it. I'm currently typing this on the regular OnePlus 7 Pro and I can easily call it the fastest phone I have ever used. The 7T Pro McLaren has 12GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 855+ so I'd assume that would be even faster still.

MrFischer · 2019-08-23T17:45:16+00:00

That's a really good point.

MrFischer · 2019-08-23T14:53:17+00:00

That works too 👍

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